Our Twisted Fate

Chapter 12

Andito kami nina Luke, tita Marley, tiyang at Gertrude sa study room nila Luke para pag-usapan kung ano ba talagang nangyari kay Abegail nung isang gabi. May mga dalang lumang libro si Gertrude na iba ang mga sulat at letra na nakasulat sa libro.

"Okay. So, you are saying that Abegail died that night?" Tanong ni Luke kay Gertrude.

"Yes, she did. Our kind of immortal not only takes life but also soul. We can see how pure a soul can be." Sagot naman ni Gertrude.

"Technically, the soul is the life of a human being. Though, your kind, we can't be certain. We do know you have a soul of your human form and a soul of your wolf inside you." Segunda ni Tita Marley.

"Yes but when the body dies two souls die as well." Sagot ni tiyang.

"Pwede, isa-isa lang muna? Kasi hindi ma-absorb ng utak kung ipagsasabay lahat." Reklamo ko naman.

Ngumiti lang si Gertrude sa kin at nilahad ang isang pahina ng librong dala niya sa harap ko. Andun ang mga taong med'yo pamilyar sa kin. Isang lalaking nakatayo sa likod ng babaeng nakaupo sa upuan at tatlong bata, isang lalaki at dalawang babae, ang nakaupo sa paanan ng babae. Napatingin naman ako kay tita pero nakita ko lang siyang seryosong nakatingin sa kin.

"Well, as history said, our kind of immortals are born from witch craft. Meaning, we were witches. When Alexandria Goodyhope found a spell to make a mortal to immortal, she tried it to herself and her family. Henry Goodyhope protested against it but gave in later on. The siblings Lorraine, Marlene and Steffan Goodyhope were the first to be turned into one. Lorraine got the most powerful side effect which was seeing the fate of a mortal and having unlimited power from the demon god. She was, of course, the center of all witches and worlocks. They adored her for being the princess of darkness. Marlene had the power of controling people. She can control almost all that she wants without touching them except her family. The son, Steffan, had a strange ability though it was considered damned. He can see dead people. As for the parents, they can only take away life and give it to others if they want to and that's the common thing that we can do.

"One day, Lorraine decided that she doesn't want to be then queen of all witches and worlocks. She thought of wanting a normal life. That idea got stronger when she knew she was about to marry the prince of darkness, well, also known as Vlademier Sage. Everyone was thrill actually but not her. She decided to runaway with her sister Marlene and as Steffan, he helped his sisters. He is still alive today but was impresoned for helping his sisters escaped the palace. And then, here you are Ellaine." Mahabang salaysay ni Gertrude.

"Wait what century was this?" Tanong ko na lang.

"Well, why don't you asked your aunt for yourself? Marlene?" Sagot niya sa kin.

Hinawakan ko naman ang kamay ni Luke. Ngumiti naman siya sa kin para pagaanin ang loob ko. Tinignan ko naman si Tita Marley para sa sagot na hinahanap ko. Tumayo naman si tita Marley at pumunta malapit sa bintana. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang tinitignan niya sa labas pero doon lang siya nakatingin.

"Well, it was the 1600 century. Witch craft was our family's forte. Si mama mangkukulam, bruha, witch. Name it. Dad was a worlock. Si ate, she was never a fan of black magic. Hindi niya gusto ang mga yon pero wala kaming magawa. Nung sinubukan ni mama sa min yon, sa aming dalawa, si ate ang nagustuhan ng demonyo kaya binigay sa kanya ang kapangyarihang meron ang demonyo for her soul. Ako at si Steffan ang napagtripan. Pero si Steffan ang pinaka-kawawa sa lahat. Ni ayaw nga ni mama sa kanya. Si papa naman parang wala nang pakialam sa kanya. Hindi ko alam pero somehow okay lang sa kanya. Minsan nahuhuli naman siya ni ate na may kausap pero wala naman kaming nakikita. Dun na nag-init ang ulo ni ate. Gusto niya sana na kaming tatlo ang umalis sa bahay na yon. Pero hindi pumayag si Steffan. Sinabi niya sa min na mahuhuli lang daw nila kami. He decided to stay and destruct everyone else. He was prepared to die that day. Kahit masakit sa loob namin ni ate, sinunod nalang namin ang gusto niya.